
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
RTR2570 Rotary Tillers 311-251M
8/30/22
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Driveline Maximum Extended Length
Figure 1-9
Check Driveline Maximum Length
Refer to Figure 1-9:
The driveline maximum allowable length must, when fully
extended, have a minimum overlap of profile tubes by not
less than 1/3 the free length with both inner and outer
profile tubes being of equal length.
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the inside of the outer
shaft and reassemble the driveline.
2. Assemble the two driveline profiles together with just
1/2 overlapping of the profile tubes as shown. Once
assembled, measure and record maximum allowable
length here. ________
3. Reattach driveline to the tractor power take-off shaft
and gearbox input shaft. Refer to
on page 12 and
“Check Driveline Interference”
Check Driveline Interference
Refer to Figure 1-10:
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not raise center of lower 3-point hitch pins more than
28 1/2
"
(72 cm) above ground with power take-off engaged.
Do not engage power take-off if hitch pins are too high. A
rotating driveline must not exceeds an angle of 25 degrees
up or down. If it does, it can break and throw off projectiles.
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Outer Shielding has been removed for clarity.
Maximum Driveline Movement During Operation
Figure 1-10
1. Start tractor and raise cutter up just enough to
remove support blocks.
2. Without changing 3-point lift height, shutdown tractor
properly before dismounting. Refer to
3. Remove support blocks.
4. Return to the tractor seat and start tractor. Slowly
engage 3-point control lever to lower the implement
while checking for sufficient drawbar clearance.
5. Skip to step #7 if drawbar does not need adjusting.
If adjustment is required, shutdown tractor properly
before dismounting. Move drawbar ahead, aside, or
remove if needed.
6. Return to the tractor seat and start tractor.
7.
Raise and lower implement to find maximum
extended driveline length.
8. Without changing 3-point lift height, shutdown tractor
properly before dismounting to check driveline
maximum length and angle.
9. Block implement up before checking driveline length
and angle.
10. Check driveline length to make certain it does not
exceed the maximum allowable length recorded in
step 2 under
“Check Driveline Maximum Length”
11. Check driveline angle to verify it does not exceed the
maximum angle of 25
o
up or down.
12. Check center of lower 3-point hitch pins to make sure
they do not exceed 28 1/2" (72 cm) above ground
level.
13. Set tractor 3-point lift limiter at the height that will
keep the driveline within the maximum allowable
length and maximum 25
o
angle.
14. If needed, repeat steps 6-12 except this time find the
maximum height the 3-point lift can be operated at
without exceeding driveline maximum length and
angle.
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